Dear House of Admissions,
I have been put on the waiting list to this school, and I would like to take the time to explain why I should be admitted to this college.
In ninth grade, I was diagnosed with Pure Obsessional Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, also known as Pure OCD – a type of OCD that shows no obvious compulsions. This disorder has caused me to experience mood swings, depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. I began to struggle with my studies, lose focus in school, and have mental breakdowns, which resulted in me locking myself in my room for hours and contemplating on whether I should end my life, even attempting to. The worst part of this was that my fears multiplied, and I didn’t know if my thoughts were a part of my OCD or if they were mine alone. It felt as though I had become my own nightmare. Living in a religious household where you are told what to believe, what to do, and what to wear made me feel like I was being imprisoned in a tiny room where there is no key, which pushed me to perceive my thoughts as abnormal or even a punishment by God. I did not take any medication due to my parents belief that mentally insane people take medication. I eventually met someone who understood what I was going through and helped me control my OCD. Because of her, I allowed myself to trust people close to me with my struggles, and I started to accept myself as a person. Although I still struggle with my mental issues, my struggles opened a path of self-discovery for me. I became more involved with my school and community and realized I want to pursue a career where I can help people who are dealing with mental issues and family problems.
My school is a seventh day adventist school, which conducts mandatory worship every Friday. I collaborate with team of people who help plan drama productions for the school and encourage people to make a change in the world through powerful message. However, my biggest accomplishment is becoming certified in Community Emergency Response Team, also known as CERT, which educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Throughout the course of high school, I struggled with depression, anxiety, and mental issues, while also working hard to get into a good college. Despite my struggles, I managed to keep my grades up, while also becoming involved in my community and school. I hope after reading this letter, you will see this as a progressional time period for me and see that I am willing to work hard to achieve my goal, no matter how challenging.
Sincerely,